Nurse Practitioner Resident - PGYCohort
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Join us in transforming the primary care workforce! Penobscot Community Health Care is accepting applications for the sixth cohort of our Nurse Practitioner Residency PGY1 Program. Our residency is focused on increasing the clinical knowledge and skills of new NPs providing a positive transitional experience from school to practice and an opportunity to fine tune skills under the guidance of experienced mentors in the field! The goal of the program is to produce highly knowledgeable primary care NPs who are confident in their abilities and dedicated to staying in the field; thereby increasing access to needed health care in our rural and aging state.
Penobscot Community Health Cares (PCHC) Nurse Practitioner Residencys mission is to provide recent family nurse practitioner graduates with a positive and supportive transition from education to practice. In alignment with the organizations mission to improve the health and wellbeing of Maine communities particularly in underserved and rural areas the program focuses on enhancing clinical teambased and traumainformed care in safetynet settings. By fostering provider wellness and resilience the residency prepares primary care providers for longterm professional careers delivering integrated patientcentered care that meets the diverse needs of our communities.
OVERVIEW
The NP Resident will
- Deliver medical care to a wide variety of patients and will be responsible for maintaining accurate and current patient records as well as scheduling and administering follow up appointments for patients as required.
- Work effectively with other members of the team to deliver the best primary care to our patients and perform selective medical services under the direction of supervising physicians and providers.
- Salaried position: Work week approximately 40 hours with 32 hours of patient contact. No nights weekends with one week of call near the end of the year.
- Have an opportunity to experience internal rotations such as Community Care and Geriatrics Transitions of Care Womens Health Recovery Services Care SchoolBased Healthcare Homeless Healthcare and much more.
BENEFITS
- Slower paced schedule and a smaller panel of patients while learning to be a primary care provider
- Residents will be provided the same clinical and administrative support as our current providers
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
- $100000/year salary
- $5000 signing bonus!
- Weekly didactic sessions covering a variety of topics relevant to family practice journal club book club and case study reviews
- Generous paid time off accrue Earned Paid Leave plus Earned Time Off plus 11 recognized Holidays (when recognized holiday falls during regularly scheduled work
- 403(b) Retirement
- License reimbursement benefit
- Health benefits including medical dental and vision options
- Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
- Seamless transition upon completion of residency apply for PCHC opportunities being already familiar with the programs facilities and teams!
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program within the last 18 months
- Board Certified/Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner
- Eligible for application of license to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maine
- Current/Eligible for application of DEA license
- Stated commitment to a career in primary care in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Will have to obtain uptodate training and certification in Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association American Red Cross or American Health & Safety Institute. NP Resident must obtain within 3 months if not current at hire.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Current CV
- UnOfficial Transcript (Official Transcript must be submitted once educational program is complete)
- 3 Professional References
Why Penobscot Community Health Care Governed by a board of community volunteers PCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center comprised of seventeen practices and program service sites in Bangor Brewer Old Town Winterport Belfast and Jackman. As an organization PCHC offers a wide range of fully integrated primary care services for the whole person: family medicine geriatrics pediatrics dental mental health speech and hearing nutrition substance use disorder treatment podiatry and chiropractic medicine primary care pharmacy shelter and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness and more!
- PCHC providers rely on highly innovative creative and dynamic programs and care models
- Engaged supportive patient population with demonstrated need
- Collegial professional atmosphere with informed and accessible leadership
- Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
- Competitive compensation and generous benefits
- Student loan repaymentCME allowance relocation assistance
PCHC supports and empowers people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with communitybased resources. Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness personal dignity and a sense of belonging.
Bangor Maine: Live and work in a historic riverside city just half an hour from Maines gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maines storied midcoast region. Enjoy the amenities of a goodsized metro without the hassle and be inspired by all of Maines natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Bangor is Maines third largest city with its own international airport. Its a short drive to Boston 3 hrs. or Portlands quaint Old Port 2 hrs.. Limitless fourseason outdoor recreational opportunities a wide variety of arts cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great familycentered neighborhoods and excellent public and private educational opportunities make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable for professional families.
Curious or interested to learn more Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing.
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Contact: Brittany Hill Provider Recruiter
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
